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Patent GB-2279382-A (GB)
Title: Reinforcing and consolidating ground
Inventor: NAKASHIMA SHIRO
IPC: E02D3/12
Filed: 1993-08-13
Abstract: A ground reinforcing and consolidating method comprises forming an excavated space in a predetermined area in the ground by using a dual excavating rod composed of an outer excavating member and an inner excavating member which is movably arranged in the outer excavating member; retracting the inner excavating member from the outer excavating member, whereby the outer excavating member is remained in the excavated space; checking the excavated space by inserting a light member containing a battery into the excavated space; inserting an injection rod into the outer excavating member; adjusting the pressure in the excavated space; and injecting a hardening material into the excavated space while retracting the outer excavating member and the injection rod, whereby the predetermined area can be consolidated.
Patent GB-2271473-A (GB)
Title: Connector with stirrup lever
Inventor: HAYASHI HIROYUKI
IPC: H01R13/629
Filed: 1993-08-13
Abstract: A connector includes a stirrup lever (10) formed from separate components (11, 12) each formed with a hole (11c, 12a) for engaging a pivot pin of the (3d) on the connector. The component (11, 12) may be formed separately and joined by ultrasonic welding. Pivoting of the stirrup lever (10) with its cam grooves (11d, 12b) engaging respective pins of a counterpart (not shown) causes relative movement between the connector and the counterpart. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269827-A (GB)
Title: Yarn package removal arrangement
Inventor: HINCHCLIFFE MALCOLM GEOFFREY
IPC: D01H9/08
Filed: 1993-08-16
Abstract: In a textile machine (10), eg a yarn texturing machine, having package winding mechanisms (20) disposed in rows along each side of the machine (10) and in columns, and a package removal arrangement comprising a transfer device (23) and cassettes (24) on which package receiving pegs (26) are also arranged in rows and columns, the spacings between the rows and columns on the cassettes are less than the inter-row and inter-column spacings of the machine (10). A trolley is provided on which a set of nine cassettes (24) can travel to and from the machine (10). Corresponding tracks (28), on the machine (10) and the trolley allow the cassettes (24) to transfer between them. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270671-A (GB)
Title: A tag in the form of a pocket which retains the cross-bar of a fastening member
Inventor: MERSER FRANCIS GERARD
IPC: G09F3/03
Filed: 1993-09-17
Abstract: A tag (11) adapted to be attached to an article of clothing (C) or the like with a fastener (F) of the type comprising an elongated plastics member (I) having a cross-bar (B) at one end comprises a sheet of material folded and sealed to define a pocket, the pocket being provided with an opening (15) through which a cross-bar may be inserted. Both the pocket and the opening are appropriately sized and shaped so that, when a cross-bar of a fastener is inserted into the pocket through the opening, the cross-bar cannot easily be removed from the pocket without tampering with the pocket in a readily identifiable manner. In a second embodiment, the pocket of the tag is provided with a pair of openings (65-1, 65-2) so that the tag may be used with a fastener (V) of the type comprising an elongated V-shaped plastics member having a first cross-bar (b1) at one end and a second cross-bar (b2) at a second end. The pocket may be transparent to show the retained crossbar if the plastics member is cut. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273693-A (GB)
Title: Creating a head on a packaged beverage
Inventor: REYNOLDS ANDREW JOHN
IPC: B65D85/73
Filed: 1993-12-23
Abstract: A head is created on a beverage as it is dispensed by providing a secondary chamber 12 containing pressurised gas within an outer container containing the beverage, the chamber being of a reducible internal volume and the volume being reduced to pressurise the gas in the chamber by mechanical means prior to its introduction into the container or on introduction or due to internal container pressure consequent from the normal filling process and addition of nitrogen or from heating. A small orifice 14 in the chamber wall releases a jet of gas into the beverage to assist-in the formation of a head on the beverage, when the pressure of the package is suddenly reduced when the package is opened. The secondary chamber may comprise a piston movable to reduce the volume within a cylinder, (10, Figure 2), or piston and rolling diaphragm 18. Latching means may be provided to prevent or hinder return movement of the displaced piston (16, Figure 2). Valve means 20 may be provided to close off the orifice 14 until sufficient gas pressure exists in the chamber and a sufficient internal to external pressure gradient exists as will occur when the package is opened. Alternatively an orifice seal is provided which melts when the package is heated as during pasturisation to open the orifice, or is mechanically broken as the result of a final movement of the piston into the position of maximum compression. A fluid liquid/air lock may be provided so as to minimise the ingress of beverage into the pressurised compartment after the seal has been broken. The outer container may be a can. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287117-A (GB)
Title: Box
Inventor: KAYE STEVEN
IPC: G06F3/16
Filed: 1994-02-02
Abstract: A box 1 the size of a pocket calculator has two buttons 2, 3. A line in 4 from a tape recorder and a line out 5 to a computer word processor. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276304-A (GB)
Title: Protective sleeves and connectors therefor
Inventor: BRATT DOUGLAS JOHN
IPC: A01K13/00
Filed: 1992-12-11
Abstract: A protective sleeve (10), for instance an over-reach boot comprising a flexible strip (12) connectable at its ends to form the sleeve (10). Attached to the respective ends (32, 33) of the strip (12) are respective parts (24, 26) of a hook and fleece fastener (20). When a sleeve (10) is formed, the ends (32, 33) are in an overlapping relation, with the respective parts (24, 26) of the hook and fleece fastener (20) in engagement. Corresponding formations (31, 34, 35, 36, 38, 42, 44, 46, 48) provided on the ends (32, 33) sealingly engage one another and/or the corresponding end (32, 33) of the strip (12), to form a sealed compartment (28) in which the fastener (20) is located. The strip (12) comprises a relatively highly visible material. Alternatively or additionally, a relatively high visibility marking is located in the compartment (28), to allow an observer of the sleeve (10) to see when the compartment (28) is open, or partially open. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2290955-A (GB)
Title: Folding frame for flat top furniture
Inventor: BOLLEN JOHN
IPC: A47B3/12
Filed: 1994-07-02
Abstract: The legs of a table, desk or similar flat top furniture are pivotally connected on a vertical axis at their upper end to horizontal frame members which support the flat top (simply laid on or positively attached), whereby the top may be removed and the frame folded flat in parallelogram fashion. The hinge parts are held together, with an intervening PTFE washer, by a cap screw and locked by a grub screw (see Fig 4). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282101-A (GB)
Title: Multi-component polymeric strands including a butene polymer and nonwoven fabric and articles made therewith
Inventor: MCDOWALL DEBRA JEAN
IPC: D04H1/54
Filed: 1994-09-22
Abstract: In a multi-component polymeric strand having first and second components arranged in distinct zones across the strand cross-section and extending continuously along the length of the strand, the first component, constituting at least a portion of the peripheral surface of the strand, comprises a blend of a butene polymer, a first polyolefin other than a butene polymer and up to Ca. 10%wt ethylene polymer. Non-woven fabrics formed from such multi-component strands have enhanced softness without loss of durability and may be laminated with a further polymeric layers, e.g. a melt-blown layer. The produced fabrics may be used in the manufacture of medical garments, dressings, coverings, wraps, wipes and absorbent personal care products such as diapers, training pants, sanitary napkins and incontinence products.
Patent GB-2285447-A (GB)
Title: Polymerization of vinyl chloride
Inventor: MASUKO SEIICHI
IPC: C08F2/18
Filed: 1994-12-23
Abstract: A process is provided for the polymerization of vinyl chloride in a closed mode (i.e. without opening the polymerization vessel to the atmosphere, or purging it with air or inert gas, between batches). According to the process, oxygen is introduced, e.g. as air, into a polymerizer which is coated with an anti-fouling agent, during an operation in which the polymerization is repeated in batches. The process makes it possible to retain the effect of the anti-fouling coating. This in turn makes it possible to achieve polymerization of vinyl chloride in the closed mode, leading to an improvement in productivity.
Patent GB-2296826-A (GB)
Title: Tamper proof coaxial connector
Inventor: BEHLING TERRY
IPC: H01R13/639
Filed: 1995-01-07
Abstract: With increasing numbers of communication systems being provided into homes and offices there is a need for a simple anti-tamper coupling to local equipment connected by cable to the coupling. The invention utilises existing forms of male and female co-axial connectors which are shrouded 3 to prevent unauthorised access to the coupling members. A special tool (CIS) fig 3) is required to provide relative rotation between the male and female parts of the connector so as to make and un-make the coupling. The tool consists of a body portion slotted to fit over the cable and adapted to be rotated about the cable, and a coupling portion arranged to fit, between the shroud 3 and the connector, in frictional gripping contact with the male member 1 of the co-axial connector so that the male and female parts of the coupling may be relatively rotated. When the tool is withdrawn, after the coupling has been made the access channel between the cable and the shroud may be closed by a grommet or plug 10. The shroud 3 is a one-piece plastics moulding open at one end and flanged 5 at the other. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289390-A (GB)
Title: Visual information acquisition system
Inventor: WILLIAMSON HOWARD JAMES
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 1995-05-10
Abstract: A system for automatic visual/data acquisition and processing allows the synchronous collection of visual information and other data such that the video signal information is recorded together with signals representing event data (e.g. distance, altitude, direction). The specific embodiment discloses a vehicle equipped with such a device for gathering visual information and data relative to distance travelled. The visual information is accurately related to the original distance interval data and can be used for highway inventory systems. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291394-A (GB)
Title: Pack of gloves
Inventor: ROWE GEOFFREY
IPC: A61B19/02
Filed: 1995-06-26
Abstract: A glove pack comprises a first glove 2 and a second glove 3, and a wallet for the gloves. The wallet is of folded flexible sheet material 1 of which both major faces are of thermoplastic material, the sheet material being such that when folded (about fold lines 4, 5, 6), the gloves are arranged on the same major face of the sheet material, with each respective opposed free marginal edge portion of the sheet material folded to form a pocket for the respective glove. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2303567-A (GB)
Title: Insulator washing apparatus
Inventor: OHATA YASUAKI
IPC: B05B3/02
Filed: 1995-07-26
Abstract: Apparatus to wash an insulator by rotating the nozzle by the reaction force of the water jet discharged from the nozzle, determining the direction of the nozzle by the balance between the reaction force of the water jet and the resisting torsion moment induced in the helical spring. The relationship among spring constant C of the spring, eccentric gravity W of the swivelling assemblage of the washing apparatus, and the maximum vertical distance Y 1 of the center of gravity of the eccentric mass of the swivelling assemblage from the axis of the rotary movement, is set as the following inequations:  C > WY 1   C > 1.5WY 1   Method to use the hot-line insulator washing apparatus, washing the 1/4 to 1/2 of the entire length of the insulator with one stroke washing pass of the water jet along the insulator before washing the entire length of the insulator.
Patent GB-2313133-A (GB)
Title: Fragrant additive for steam irons
Inventor: SUMNER ROBIN MARK
IPC: D06M23/00
Filed: 1996-05-14
Abstract: An additive is included in water used in steam/spray producing irons, that produces a scented fragrance which is imposed upon the garments being pressed. The additive can be premixed before being poured into the iron, or can be added to water that has previously been poured into the iron. The additive may be in the form of a slowly dissolving tablet that dissipates through the water after being placed into the iron's water compartment.
Patent GB-2303641-A (GB)
Title: Water level determination for laundry washing machine
Inventor: HARWOOD JONATHAN DAVID
IPC: D06F34/18
Filed: 1996-07-24
Abstract: A washing machine has an agitator rotatable within a spin tub and is rotatable with the tub during a spinning phase or independently of the tub during an agitation phase. During initial loading of water into the machine, the spin tub is floated until it is out of engagement with the agitator. The disconnection is detected by having the motor rotated during the loading, the loading on the motor changing when disconnection occurs. This also gives an indication of the load in the machine and this is used to determine the level of water required for washing to take place. Since this level may not be accurate, further detection occurs. The agitator is activated and a desired agitator velocity versus time profile is used to determine if the water level is acceptable. That is, a first ramp portion of the profile is of linear acceleration from zero velocity up to a desired plateau velocity, a second plateau portion is of constant velocity lasting a predetermined time period and a third coast period has the motor power removed so that rotational velocity drops to zero. The desired agitation velocity versus time profile is selected from a number of profiles stored in a memory of a control means and if the level of the water is not correct then further water is added and the procedure repeated until a fit is obtained.
Patent GB-2303928-A (GB)
Title: Exposure method and exposure system
Inventor: TEZUKA TATSUROU
IPC: H01L21/027
Filed: 1996-07-29
Abstract: An exposure system and method that can optimize the exposure of an optical resist film independent of the chemical reaction of the resist film due to optical exposure. The optimum exposure time is measured using a first optical resist film and a first semiconductor wafer, and the data thus obtained is stored in a memory 12. Then, a second optical resist film 13 on a second semiconductor wafer 11 is exposed to the same exposing light, and the intensity of the reflected light for the second resist film and the second wafer at the start of exposure is measured. The stored data of the optimum exposure time for the first resist film and the first wafer is read out, and is used as the optimum exposure time for the second resist film and the second wafer.
Patent GB-2305090-A (GB)
Title: Universal directory for determining addresses and accurately routing messages
Inventor: SANSONE RONALD P
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 1996-08-30
Abstract: This invention provides a secured method for finding the receiver of a message and a secured method for requesting from a receiver of multi media data, the media in which the receiver would like specified data transmitted. The media means the type of data or message and the carrier associated with that message. All the needed information would be in the Controlled Data Access Management (CDAM) (23). The CDAM is a server (23) that provides controlled access to users of the server. The CDAM server (23) consists of a computer that accesses a universal destination catalog that maintains the encrypted name, destination(s).
Patent GB-2305706-A (GB)
Title: A cam arrangement for an internal combustion engine
Inventor: BEIER ALFRED
IPC: F01L13/00
Filed: 1996-09-24
Abstract: A cam arrangement for an internal combustion engine, comprises a camshaft formed from an inner shaft 1 and from cam elements 2 arranged thereon, each cam element comprising a sleeve-shaped carrier having cam discs 4, 5 mounted thereon. The cam elements are mounted on the inner shaft 1 so as to be pivotable to a limited extent, and are divided in the axial direction into two cam element parts 2a, 2b, axial pivotability being limited by a stop 8 running in an oil-filled recess 9. To achieve different closing flanks of the gas exchange valves actuated by cam discs 4, 5 of the cam elements 2, supply ducts 11, 12, which match with the recess 9 and which branch off from a longitudinal duct 10 of the inner shaft 1, and which carry pressure oil, have different cross-sections. A sealing ring 13, divides the oil filled recess 9 between the two cam element parts 2a, 2b, and a throttle bore 20 may be provided in the stop. Various oil passage configurations (figures 3a to 4c) are disclosed.
Patent GB-2318134-A (GB)
Title: Running and setting tool having more than one release means
Inventor: MILNE JOHN R
IPC: E21B23/06
Filed: 1996-10-08
Abstract: A running and setting tool for downhole equipment such as a packer, having a latching means to connect the tool to the equipment, characterised in that there is provided more than one method for releasing said latching means. Said methods comprise the following: Flow through said body passes through a restriction, creating a backpressure. This backpressure in combination with a setdown force draws up a collet ring (42) against a spring (38), which effects disengagement of the tool. Pressure applied to the central passage (18) of the tool causes a rupture disc to break, thus allowing flow through the body of the tool. A ball dropped onto a seat in the tool allows a second build up of pressure, which in combination with a setdown force allows collets (28) to retract, thus disengaging the tool. A setdown force of sufficient magnitude causes a shear ring (32) and shear pins (34) to break. A subsequent pickup force allows spring (38) to relax and collets (28) to recede, effecting disengagement of the tool. A shoulder is provided on the tool to prevent the collets (28) form being stressed on the trip out of the hole if the tool encounters a collar or other internal obstruction.
Patent GB-2318324-A (GB)
Title: :Secure printing system
Inventor: THORPE JOHN PAUL
IPC: G07D7/12
Filed: 1996-10-19
Abstract: There is provided a system for single-pass electronic printing of a character or character stream having a security background on a document. The system makes use of a database of electronic form characters which have a preset security background. There are also provided methods of use of the above described printing systems. Character and character stream generation systems for use in the above described printing systems are further provided.
Patent GB-2312752-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft temperature monitoring
Inventor: WILLIAMS BRIAN
IPC: G08B25/01
Filed: 1997-04-22
Abstract: An aircraft wing leading edge overheating protection system has temperature-responsive switches 11-20 spaced e.g. along a wing and engine pylon. Two constant-current sources 40,41 are connected to opposite ends of a first loop 22 having several series-connected resistors 25-36. One terminal of each switch is connected to a junction between different ones of the resistors, the other terminal being connected to a second loop 21 at ground potential. A monitor 45-54 measures the voltage across opposite ends of the first loop 22. When overheating occurs, a switch closes and causes a change in the monitored voltage. The monitor provides an alarm to indicate the overheating and identifies the closed switch from the voltage produced. A store 55 records which switch was closed, allowing the location where overheating occurs to be identified.
Patent GB-2324910-A (GB)
Title: A linear actuator
Inventor: HARRIS ROBERT GRAHAM
IPC: H01F7/16
Filed: 1997-05-02
Abstract: A linear actuator comprises two solenoid arrangements, each with a coil 2 and a resiliently biased armature. An elongate member 1 extends through the armatures and each armature is formed from two separate parts 3, 4. The armature parts 3, 4 are arranged to provide a clasping grip and linear movement action upon the elongate member 1 when its associated solenoid coil 2 is energised. When the said solenoid coil 2 is de-energised the armature parts 3, 4 release their grip and are returned along the elongate member 1 by resilient means 11. The armature parts 3, 4 may comprise cylindrical and semi-cylindrical portions and non-magnetic portions 6. The non-magnetic portions are used to separate the armature parts 3, 4 to ensure a good clasping grip.
Patent GB-2315472-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic power steering for construction equipment
Inventor: DENINOVICH LI ANATOLI
IPC: E02F9/22
Filed: 1997-07-14
Abstract: The steering device consists of a first oil pump PM, a directional control valve CV with a spool 1 being movable to the left or right in the valve, means G1.G2 for transmitting the rotating force of a steering column SC to the spool, and means M, PS for amplifying the oil pressure prior to feeding the presurrized oil discharged from the first pump PM to steering cylinders LC, RC. The power transmitting means consists of a driving gear G1 mounted to the lower end of the steering column, a driven gear G2 rotated in conjunction with the driving gear G1 and connected to one end of the spool 1 of the control valve CV, and a nut sleeve NS1 holding the other end of the spool. The pressure amplifying means consists of a hydraulic motor M operated by the discharged oil of the first pump PM under the control of the control valve CV, and a second pump PS operated in conjunction with the motor M and discharging pressurized oil for the steering cylinders LC,RC.
Patent GB-2320971-A (GB)
Title: Fire detection and control systems
Inventor: KEITH HENRY HOWARD
IPC: A62C3/02
Filed: 1997-12-11
Abstract: Enclosed spaces such as road - and rail tunnels, ferries, warehouses, exhibition halls, trading centres and enclosed loading bays are provided with fire protection cargos of HGVs, which have been detected by sensors mounted on a detector gantry to be either smouldering or on fire, by their automatic diversion to an area outside the enclosed space, where the fire can remotely be fought from a control room by means of fire-fighting equipment and monitors mounted on a fire fighting gantry. The truck driver is adequately safeguarded from injury due to the remote fire fighting. The digital recording and/or print-outs of time-logged events, alarmed temperature sensor locations, HGVs' registration numbers and other data are provided for and could be used in insurance claims. Also, HGVs travelling in rail tunnels with hazardous or inflammable cargoes are protected by utilising a fire preventative gas within airtight rail freight wagons. For the Channel Tunnel existing stock of open lattice - walled freight wagons could be suitably converted to achieve an airtight compartment.
Patent GB-2332344-A (GB)
Title: Set top box integrated circuit
Inventor: WALLER ARTHUR SIMON
IPC: H04N5/00
Filed: 1997-12-09
Abstract: An integrated circuit 2 for use in a digital set top box including at least one control unit 6,8, a plurality of data processing units 12-20 and a common data bus for connecting at least two of the processing units via memory interface to a common external memory wherein two or more common data buses B,C may be provided for the plurality of data processing units 12-20 and, where there are a plurality of control units 6,8, a separate control bus A may be provided connecting the control units. Bridges 4 connect control bus A to the data buses B,C.